19 Aug 1940
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1940
Page
1
A London report claims Italy evacuated Fort Capuzzo after eleven planes were shot down in an attack on British warships off Libya. British raids continued into Midlands. Germany lost around 500 planes, with aircrew morale slipping, and Britons were warned to beware of sprayed gas.
Australian press recounts near 500 planes lost as British raids strike Germany and occupied territories. Eyewitness notes say German defenses and interceptors failed to return in several sectors while UK airfields and rail targets in Germany and Norway faced bombing.
London reports indicate over 1,000 enemy flyers killed in week, with Britain asserting RAF gains and increased factory output supporting sustained air superiority. Propaganda warns Germany might deploy gas as retaliation, while British leadership presses for faster production to shorten the war.
After a London meeting with Prime Minister Mackenzie King, President Roosevelt mourned discussions on defence links for Canada and the United States. He said defence images would involve all American republics and deepen U S Canada ties. Willkie, who accepted nomination, urged support for Britain and vowed to outpace Hitler in any German plan, noting the British fleet’s Atlantic dominance.
Italian planes were shot down over the Mediterranean while the British naval force sustained no casualties. Italians bombarded Italian bases after a heavier strike but withdrew from Fest Capex following naval bombardment.
Sudanese police report seven killed as a small enemy force shows slight activity on the Abyssinia Sudan border. An Italian patrol was put to flight during the clash near the Anglo Egyptian lines.
Honniball is named Fairest and Best Pire footballer and wins the Recorder Medal amid a close vote with V Simpson. I Stigwood, twice a winner and Sulouiontown vice captain, placed third as St Mark's Club secures six medals overall. Simpson led with five voting instances. Stigswood and others trailed, reflecting a tight season haul across St Mark's, Proprietary Ten, and Solomontown players.
Mr JOS. Hocking, appointed sole adjudicator for the most improved player and best placed man, announced his selections prior to the Recorder Medal voting result. The selections were conveyed in a letter to Mr. W. He Thevadgold, chairman of Pare Amont, detailing the picks and noting the achievements of the young players so far.
Roy Haesckow ski, 24, Injured in motorcycle crash near Pirie Wareszowkal, with a deep cut above the left eye and abrasions to one hand. He is in hospital with a severe concussion and could not recall how the accident happened. The motorcycle showed steering gear damage. he was found near the wreck and transported to hospital around midday.
A worker named Jel Jew Kevin Fitagerald, aged 14, suffered probable leg fractures after a fall from a breadcart on a Pine Futati weekend. He was admitted to Pele Maypita hospital Friday night with an injured leg and stable, comfortable condition after a brief fall from a car.
The governor praised the efforts of many players at a WAAL gathering in Victoria. He highlighted improvement from clubs, named several individuals for their service, and urged continued advancement in the game while congratulating winners and runners up.
Lording to Mr A W Lacey and Mr Lane, the Pirie representative and Department engineer, indicate the Murray pipeline from River Murray to Whyalla will not start until authorising legislation passes. Plans delay due to water supply, cost savings favor rolling plant over concrete pipes, and completion depends on water availability and shipyard capacity.
Temperature figures show a high of 638 with a low of 44.9 in the 24 hours ending 6 30 am. On Saturday the maximum reached 63 and the 24 hour minimum fell to 396, with the period ending 6 00 am.
Personal notes from Pirie list residents and visitors including Mr B J Walsh departing for Sydney, Mr and Mrs T H Wenzel holidaying in Alice Springs, Mrs Turpin visiting Wandearah road Risdon Park, Rev J W Wright visiting Pirie, MP A W Lacey returning to the city, and others making weekend trips or resuming duties. Also mentions local football club activities, police court presiding, and hospital updates for several residents.
Melbourne reports Prime Minister Mr. Menzies announced completion of arrangements for exchanging diplomatic ministers with Japan. Sir John Latham, former High Court Chief Justice, to serve as Australian Minister in Tokyo. Japanese government to appoint a Japanese minister to Australia, signaling closer ties and mutual cordial relations in the Pacific region.
A kitchen fire at Ideal Cafe on Alexander Street was put out by Pirie Fire Brigade after a call at 12 10 am. Two appliances arrived under Station Officer A M Griffin, using a chemical extinguisher from inside the kitchen. Firemen inspected the roof and found minimal damage with no spread to other areas.
Acadist pupils at Napperly School show mixed results with several high marks. Mr. W head and Phyllis Plenty lead grade distinctions, Mela Juse tops grade VII, Gloria Wallow records strong percentiles amid varied scores.
A fire swept through a cafe near Hue during a busy supper period. Customers remained, watching flames as firemen arrived and extinguished the blaze. Patron Mr Kiosoglous moved a tin of fat from the stove while Constable Br Trigg questioned witnesses on the scene.
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